Each year in March, a week is designated Youth Violence Prevention Week. In recognition of this commemoration, NCJRS has created this Special Feature to focus on violence among youths and the prevention of such violence.

The pages of this Special Feature contain compilations of topical publications and related resources. Please select a topic from the following list or from the box at the right under the heading "Youth Violence" to learn more:

• Statistics 
• Gun Violence and Prevention 
• Youth Violence Prevention 
• Youth Violence Research 
• School Violence Prevalence and Prevention 
• Youth Gangs